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About
About
The Master of Arts in Journalism degree at CUNY Graduate School of Journalism is an intensive, three-semester program designed to prepare gifted graduate students for a wide variety of careers in the field of journalism.Learn More →
Administration
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Academics
Academics
The course of study for the M.A. in Journalism degree is challenging and requires full-time attendance. Students complete 45 units of course work in three semesters, participate in a comprehensive summer internship, and produce a substantial final or capstone project.Learn More →
Our Program
Concentrations
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Admissions
Admissions
Our goal is to attract a diverse group of the highest caliber aspiring journalists to our Master of Arts in Journalism program, then to guide and support them every step of the way, from application through graduation and beyond.Learn More →
Why CUNY?
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Career Services
Career Services
The Career Services Office will work with you from the beginning of your time here to the day of graduation -- and beyond. (We’re available to help alums, too.) Among other things, we review resumes, weigh in on cover letters, brainstorm with you about internship and employment choices...Learn More →
Resources
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Research Center
Research Center
The CUNY J-School Research Center is dedicated to providing students and faculty with the latest research training, tools and resources for journalists.Learn More →
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Donate
Donating to CUNY J-School
The CUNY Graduate School of Journalism depends on privately raised funds for the scholarships and academic enhancements that will ensure its success as a top-flight graduate program. Learn More →
Established Funds
Research Center
- Databases
- Journals/Periodicals
- Articles
- Books
- E-Books
- Reserves
- Faculty
Find and search all of the research databases available through the J-School Research Center:
Databases List and Database Tutorials
Shortcuts to Lexis Nexis, Factiva, Reference USA, Academic Search Complete, Social Explorer and Leadership Directories
Do I have access to a particular newspaper, magazine or journal?
Find Journal by Title or ISSN
Search the Library Catalog to find books, multimedia materials, and other resources:
Browse all of our electronic books (ebooks) or search for specific ebooks in the Library Catalog.
Find and search all of the electronic course reserves:
Quick links for all Faculty Services at the Research Center
What's New
- Featured Book- Lean In by Sheryl Sanberg
This book is everywhere right now encouraging women to lean in throughout the business world and become leaders. The book is controversial, but whether you agree with her message or not this is a must read!
- Latest Blog Post – Databases for Pulling Clips
When you need to pull clips the top databases to use are Lexis-Nexis or Factiva. As part of your research, you may want to also “pull clips” on a subject to see what the has already been reported and what previous research has been mentioned publicly.
- Featured Research Guide – Finding Experts
“You look for someone who knows the beat, someone who doesn’t have a political ax to grind. But it’s really a judgment call. I’m not sure if you could turn that into a policy.”
- Featured Database – Lexis Nexis Academic Finding News by Date
This tutorial will help you use the specify date function in LexisNexis Academic.
- Downloading the J-Tool Mobile Application
This video takes you step by step through how to use download the research center mobile app. It will help you research from virtually anywhere.
- Sports Journalism – Book Recommendations on Pinterest
We haven’t forgot about you sports journalists. Go to our pinterest to check out our book recommendations or stop by the library to check one out!
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Research guides organized by topic with sites, tools, tips & techniques to inform your reporting.
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A to Z List of our research databases.
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Tips on searching our research databases.
